G'day, and welcome to my blog site. My name is Ivor Steven, I live in Geelong, Australia. I'm an ex-industrial chemist, and a retired plumber, and a former Carer of my wife(Carole), for 30 years, who suffered from severe MS. I Write poetry about those personal thoughts, throughout and beyond my life as a Carer.
I've been blogging for over 2 years, and writing poems for 19 years. Of course a lot of my poems are about my favourite subject Carole, but since I've been blogging my writings have become quite varied, humourous, mystical, observational, and even a few monster/horror poems.
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25 thoughts on “Throwback Friday, In My Time, by Ivor Steven”
We cannot alter life’s destiny, but if you are able to receive a good start in life, then you might have the right attributes to handle the inevitable fallen trees that are blown across your path …
I wish for the children of today at least some of the freedom we had…freedom to wander woods and fields, catch tadpoles in the creek., look for pictures in the clouds…Many of today’s children lead very programmed lives. I love your nostalgic poem, Ivor! ❤
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Aw a little nostalgia 🙂
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Yes I was a lucky child .. and had fabulous parents
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Such sweet memories! Nostalgic, indeed! 🙂
(((HUGS))) 🙂
PATS and RUBS to Sir Frankie! 🙂
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And ((hugs)) to Coops .. woof woof from Frankie .
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HA! What a cutie! YAY, Sir Frankie!!! 😀
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thats a really lovely poem, Ivor! ❤
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Thank you Carol .. fond memories ..
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Those were the days
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Indeed they were Derrick
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sweet memories
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Very happy times ..
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I agree with, Derrick. Those were the days!
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Thank you Eugenia .. yes fond memories of a happy childhood 😊🌏
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Most welcome, Ivor! 😊
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Those were the days, Ivor 😊
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I was one of those fortunate children, who had loving parents and safe surroundings
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It shouldn’t be such a hard thing to wish for! I had loving parents too, but there was also tragedy.
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We cannot alter life’s destiny, but if you are able to receive a good start in life, then you might have the right attributes to handle the inevitable fallen trees that are blown across your path …
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It’s so easy to see the child in your spirit Ivor. I bet you were a charmer! 🙂 Even when teasing your sister and nicking your brother’s shoes 🙂
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Thanks Colleen ..well the neighbouring kids were always at my place 😃😊🌏
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They liked your spirit!
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Aww how sweet this is! Brimming with nostalgia and sweet memories of the yesteryears… I’m sure that was a wonderful time to live in.
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Thank you kindly ..
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I wish for the children of today at least some of the freedom we had…freedom to wander woods and fields, catch tadpoles in the creek., look for pictures in the clouds…Many of today’s children lead very programmed lives. I love your nostalgic poem, Ivor! ❤
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I think we had the best years Cheryl … and yes I too worry about what the future for today’s children .. 🤗🌏💛
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